Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 404: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will consider a public private partnership with a view to restoring Killarney House, County Kerry, to its former glory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22913/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Killarney House is a building of architectural and historic importance which requires a programme of sensitive repair and refurbishment. To this end, my Department is working with the architectural conservation expertise of the Office of Public Works (OPW).

It is planned to commence remedial repairs to the fabric of the building later this year. At the same time, and also in collaboration with OPW, my Department is looking at options, including funding options, for the restoration and future use of the House. Having regard to the status of the House as a protected structure, the conservation expertise available from OPW will be of critical importance in this work.

My Department has not received any proposals from Killarney Rugby Football Club in relation to a public private partnership arrangement for Killarney House.